The Posse Comitatus Act bars federal troops from participating in civilian law enforcement except when expressly authorized by law. This 143-year-old law embodies an American tradition that sees military interference in civilian affairs as a threat to both democracy and personal liberty. However, recent events have revealed dangerous gaps in the law's coverage that Congress must address.
The Posse Comitatus Act bars federal troops from civilian law enforcement except when expressly authorized by Congress.[image or embed]
-- Brennan Center (@brennancenter.org) Jun 9, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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